Thai junta deploys troops to block anti-coup rallies

Thousands of soldiers and police were deployed in Bangkok Sunday to thwart sporadic protests against the May 22 coup, dpa reported.
Troops and riot police were stationed in the central shopping district where one political activist had vowed to host a "coup party."
Many of the businesses in the area were closed, although cars were
allowed on the streets as usual.
"I've changed the venue of the party," Sombat Boonngamanong posted on
Facebook, without saying where he wanted his followers to meet.
One woman, who showed up at the venue sporting a Sombat face mask, was arrested by police after she attempted to flee.